Originally Posted by
HandsomeRyan
The hubs have magic elves that live inside them (much like the Keebler cookie factory inside a tree trunk). No one really understands how they work because if you crack one open the elves use their magic to turn into a series of planetary gears and linkages.
quoted more for posterity than anything else.
Damitt, I must know their secrets! Wait, what if they wear out, get old, or -knock on wood- DIE? Can i get replacement elves??
Retapped the BB today! piece o cake, done in 20 minutes. I wish I had their tools *drool*
110 mm spindle takes out one variable in teh pick-a-crankset equation. How big of a difference do you think I'd get with a dingle and only ONE chainring?
Also found out the headset I bought isn't the right threading. Should've guessed Raleigh's had different fork threading too..
Next up: powder coating mmm